Obtained via FOIA request, the records for dog ID #1500385 at the Hillsborough Co pound in Tampa, FL: Impounded from Boyette Animal Hospital on December 26, 2012. Swollen head, bleeding from mouth, favoring hind legs, described as "timid". No visitors allowed. Prescribed Primor 600 and Rimadyl 100 mg (antibiotic and pain medications) Memo: "OK to … Continue reading Dog #1500385 at the Hillsborough Co Pound
Month: January 2013
Memphis Pound Requests Special Ops Unit to Serve Cruelty Warrant
From the Memphis police department's website, on the Special Ops page: Tact Unit This elite unit, specially trained to respond to various emergency situations, is responsible for handling barricade situations, hostage rescues, counter terrorism, and high risk felony apprehensions. And apparently, serving search warrants to suspected animal hoarders upon request of Memphis Animal Services. The … Continue reading Memphis Pound Requests Special Ops Unit to Serve Cruelty Warrant
Discussion: Do Shelter Pets Need a Sob Story and a Sarah McLachlan Song to Get Adopted?
When some shelters impound a stray dog who is shy, there is an assumption the dog was cruelly deprived of socialization with humans. If the dog cowers at a raised hand, the assumption is he was abused. If she had a recent litter, she was "dumped" by an evil breeder. If he is skinny and … Continue reading Discussion: Do Shelter Pets Need a Sob Story and a Sarah McLachlan Song to Get Adopted?
Open Thread
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Buyer’s Remorse
The anonymous commenting feature is enabled on this blog in order to allow whistleblowers the protection they need to speak out about cruelty in animal shelters and provide information in a public forum without fear of retaliation by their employers. It's been abused in the past but that has been the exception, not the rule, … Continue reading Buyer’s Remorse
MI Humane Society Threatens to Lead the Way for America’s Animal Shelters
Which of the following is based on a true story? OJ Simpson to counsel men in advanced spousal conflict resolution techniques New diet book to be based exclusively on recipes from Jeffrey Dahmer Graduate of Ted Bundy Charm School to speak at conference on women's rights MI shelter which kills roughly 7 out of 10 … Continue reading MI Humane Society Threatens to Lead the Way for America’s Animal Shelters
What Happened to No Kill El Paso?
Serious allegations have been leveled by volunteer Barbara Valencia against the recently disbanded group No Kill El Paso: She says a veterinarian told her puppies had been abandoned by [group founder John] Conwell, bills were going unpaid, foster parents couldn't reach him for reimbursement and dogs were dying. Valencia called an emergency meeting, asking him … Continue reading What Happened to No Kill El Paso?
Las Vegas Police Kill Family Pet in Fenced Yard
Bubba the 120 pound family dog was in his backyard, which is secured with a 6 foot fence with a "Beware of Dog" sign fastened to it, when a Las Vegas police officer shot him to death on Sunday. Police were reportedly "investigating a report of gunshots or fireworks" in the area when they opened … Continue reading Las Vegas Police Kill Family Pet in Fenced Yard
Faithful Friend Needs a New Home
You may remember Ollie, whose Memphis owner is seeking a new home for her due to the owner's terminal illness. Claire, a friend of the owner, sent me an update on Ollie recently: My friend, Ellen, is nearing the end of her ability to care for her beloved pet. We still have not found a … Continue reading Faithful Friend Needs a New Home
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